Curatorial Call for Entries – The Clay Studio

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Submissions must be POSTMARKED by June 1, 2010

Exhibition idea? No space? The Clay Studio is now accepting proposals for group or thematic Exhibitions. The premise for this program is to provide an individual or individuals the opportunity to develop a show idea from conception to fruition, with the support of the Gallery staff of The Clay Studio. The Clay Studio will provide:

  • gallery space (either 365 sq. ft. or 560 sq. ft.)
  • an invitation, mailing, and press coverage
  • an opening reception
  • costs for the return shipment of exhibited work.

A $500.00 honorarium will also be provided to the curator or curators of the exhibition.

Submission Process

No slides accepted for review, ONLY DIGITAL IMAGES.

  • a 1-page curator’s statement detailing the premise of the exhibition and its pertinence to contemporary ceramics in hard copy
  • the curators resume in hard copy
  • a disc with 2 images of each artist represented within the exhibition. Images must be .jpeg files at 72 dpi, with the image’s longest dimension not exceeding 700 pixels. Each image should be labeled as follows: imagenumberyourfirstinitiallastname.jpeg, Example: 1jdoe.jpeg, 2jdoe.jpeg, etc.
  • A corresponding image list with artist name, title, medium, size and year created in hard copy

NO DISCS WILL BE RETURNED AND NOTIFICATION WILL BE MADE VIA EMAIL. Individuals may submit only one proposal for consideration. Return Application to:
Curator
The Clay Studio
139 North Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on the originality and quality of the submission and will be chosen by the Exhibitions Committee of The Clay Studio. The selected proposal will be programmed during the 2011 – 2012 exhibition season. The curator or curators selected will be notified by September 1, 2010. Please call Artistic Director Jeff Guido at 215.925.3453 x18 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions.

215-925-3453 | www.theclaystudio.org | [email protected]

Call for entry – UN-WEDGED

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North American Ceramic Competition and Art Show

November 4 – 30

UN-WEDGED seeks contemporary ceramic work, both functional and sculptural, that is exceptional in concept and execution. The use of other media is acceptable as long as ceramics is the principle vehicle of expression. The show is open to all artists living in the United States, Canada and Mexico. All work submitted must have been completed within the last two years.

important show dates
Sep 1 Receipt of digital images
Sep 17 Notifications mailed to artists
Oct 29 Receipt of work
Nov 4 Show opens
Nov 6 Gala reception
Nov 30 Exhibition closes. Work returned.

All work will be judged by digital images. Images must be of the actual work. Digital images should be jpg or tiff format and at least 1024×768 pxels minimum. Image files should be labeled with the artist’s name and a number that corresponds with the information on the entry form (e.g. Voulkos #2). Images of accepted work may be used for publicity.

submission guidelines Online submissions are preferred (either via email or our online application form), but we will also accept mailed applications. Email your application to us at [email protected]. Remember to include the following information in your application.

    • artist’s name
    • e-mail
    • phone
    • address
    • title of piece
    • size of piece (hxwxd)
    • method/materials/techniques
    • date completed
    • retail price)

Note: up to 3 images may be submitted for each application.

    • name of image#1 – we suggest a macro view w/ optional notes
    • name of image#2 – we suggest a detail view w/ optional notes
    • name of image#3 – optional alternate view w/ optional notes

Otherwise, you can send submissions on CDs via mail to:

    Pottery Northwest
    UN-WEDGED
    226 1st Avenue North
    Seattle WA 98109

See their website for all the details.

    Call for entry – Ashes to Art

    by | May 6, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

    Ashes to Art 2010 Banner
    (L-R) Jim Remington (2008), Jaclyn Davidson (2003), Komelia Honeja Okim (2003),
    Ranna McNeil (2001, 2003, 2006, 2008), Darin Montgomery (2006, 2008), Michiko Shimoda (2003, 2008)

    Gallery & Online Exhibition Opens: October 23, 2010
    Gallery Exhibition Closes: December 18, 2010
    People’s Choice Award Announced: December 19, 2010
    Online Exhibition Concludes: October 23, 2011
    Venue: Art Honors Life® | The Gallery at FUNERIA
    Graton, Sonoma County, California

    Download Prospectus & Rules of Entry

    The Call for Artist Entries is now open for FUNERIA’s 5th biennial international Ashes to Art® competition to present the most original and superbly crafted contemporary funerary urns and personal memorial art being made by artists and designers today. The exhibition opens with a catered reception under a full moon on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Art Honors Life®–FUNERIA’s Northern California gallery. The exhibition will also be presented online to engage registered site visitors in voting for a People’s Choice Award-winning work.The competition is open to artists and design teams worldwide working in all sculptural media. Eminently qualified jurors will choose finalists from digital entries that demonstrate new, original, evocative, beautifully crafted objects that are intended to contain all, or a portion, of an individual’s cremated remains, or that can otherwise be used to celebrate a unique life. A Best of Show cash award, additional cash and non-cash prizes will be selected. A printed catalogue will be available. Additional rules and opportunities are described in the downloadable Prospectus. The entry processing fee is $45 for 1-3 entries. Two additional detail images per entry are allowed at no cost. An online entry process will be added to FUNERIA’s website in the next several weeks. Mail-in entries can be posted anytime up to the August 9, 2010 deadline. Questions should be emailed to [email protected].
    Art Honors Life® | The Gallery at FUNERIA
    2860 Bowen St. #1
    Graton, California 95444
    www.funeria.com
    [email protected]